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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by the UK Research and Innovation agency, pertains to contract CSP26646 for providing necessary reagents for scRNAseq, critical within the chemical reagents industry. The procurement wasn't open for competition and was concluded using a direct method due to the specificity of the required reagents, which are uniquely supplied by the awarded vendor. Taking place in Swindon, UK, the procurement is classified under the central government's public authority type. Key dates include a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026, with the contract finalised on 29th June 2026. The contract, valued at £12,885, is in its active award stage as of 23rd July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in the production and supply of unique or specialised chemical reagents. These are largely businesses that can provide exclusive, niche products tailored for specific platforms, like those utilised in advanced scientific research. The procurement strategy highlights the imperative for suppliers capable of delivering highly specialised goods, establishing a market for growth in niche products targeted towards central government needs, thereby opening avenues for similar firms to align their offerings with such highly specific requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26646

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, The reagents purchased are specific to this platform and, are only supplied by this supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069558-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

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